Confirmed Signing with Link: [MIN] Wild sign Zucker to $27.5m deal (5 years, $5.5M AAV)

[paragon]

Good deal for the Wild. The cap hit is great considering the term.

 

[rynryn]

horrible overpayment we're doomed etc.

 

[logik47]

I guess a d-man will now be traded or waived to clear out some space.

With Carson Soucy and Nick Seeler both able to play on LD, my guess is that Gustav Olofsson will be the one on the move.

 

[AKL]

So am I correct that the Wild don't need to make a trade at this point for cap reasons?

Don’t let your dreams die. If you want to keep proposing deals on the basis that Wild need to clear cap, I say go for it.

Like this guy:

I guess a d-man will now be traded or waived to clear out some space.

With Carson Soucy and Nick Seeler both able to play on LD, my guess is that Gustav Olofsson will be the one on the move.

 

[Icebreakers]

This is a fair deal.

He's only had that one season where he's earned this type of contract. He was also terrible in the playoffs.

He should hover around 50-60 points most seasons which will mean a fair contract for both sides.

 

[jetsforever]

Sounds fair; not too high or low

 

[Minnesota]

Expected 6M AAV.

Steal of the century. /s

 

[PensandCaps]

Rather have Zucker than Kane or JVR.....

5.5 is a great deal.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

Rather have Zucker than Kane or JVR.....

5.5 is a great deal.

not a ufa

 

[Josh Hockey]

Zucker had incredible stats. His expected goals % and Corsi % were really high both individually and relative to teammates.

Jason Zucker | Puckpedia

 

[A1LeafNation]

Holy crap. Hope he not a one hit wonder.

 

[MasterMatt25]

He's either going to be Tanner Glass or McDavid, godspeed

Those are pretty comparable players.

 

[AKL]

not a ufa

One year away and could have gotten himself there if he wanted to. Those are still bad deals. Especially Kane

 

[Slyfox]

Looks like a steal of a contract for a player in his prime

 

[LGB51]

This is a fair deal.

He's only had that one season where he's earned this type of contract. He was also terrible in the playoffs.

He should hover around 50-60 points most seasons which will mean a fair contract for both sides.

He'll be okay in the playoffs as long as he runs into Jake Allen every night.

 

[PensandCaps]

Holy crap. Hope he not a one hit wonder.

....last year he had the same production....only difference is he got a bit more PP time this year than last. so not a a one hit wonder by any means, as he has a few other good seasons to go with this season.

 

[GoldiFox]

Heck of a player last year. I'd be happy as a Wild fan.

 

[Goose312]

I don't think last year was an aberration given his 5v5 production under Boudreau was 46 and 48 points. He just got legit time on the powerplay for the first time in his career. I would bet on him being able to maintain a 30 goal 60 point career for at least most of this contract.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Those are pretty comparable players.

You're going to have to do your own looking back in the thread for context here boss I am too lazy

 

[57special]

well, the band is back together, in spite of threats of wholesale trades after last year's poor playoff showing. Guess Fenton decided to wait and see if this year is the one that it all comes together.

 

[Jordan Belfort]

Is Zucker a fast skater or slow skater?

 

[Plickspect]

Is Zucker a fast skater or slow skater?

Very, very fast.

 

[zar]

Fair for a five-year deal

 

[AKL]

Is Zucker a fast skater or slow skater?

Yes

 

[Jordan Belfort]

Although I don’t like the Wild very much (never will after the dumba thread) I have to say this is a great contract and this kid loves to score. Love to see that.